Patterson, J. L. (2025). The ACT workbook for behavioral addictions: A practical guide to understanding your triggers, break compulsive patterns, and embrace pain with purpose. PESI Publishing.
“Tools to get unstuck”
“Live a life aligned with your values”
“End the cycle of shame and regret”
“Understand the ‘why’ behind your behaviors”
“Build a life you deserve”
The ACT Workbook for Behavioral Addictions offers a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap for individuals struggling with compulsive behaviors—from gambling and binge eating to digital overuse and pornography. Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this workbook helps readers move beyond cycles of avoidance, shame, and short-term relief toward a life guided by clarity, courage, and values.
Through engaging exercises, visual metaphors, and experiential practices, readers learn to:
- Recognize the emotional and contextual roots of their behavioral patterns
- Defuse from addictive thoughts and urges without judgment
- Build psychological flexibility and mindful awareness
- Clarify personal values and take committed action
- Reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth and self-compassion
Designed for both clinicians and the public, this workbook integrates ACT principles with creative psychoeducation, making complex therapeutic concepts accessible, memorable, and deeply relevant. Whether used in therapy or self-guided recovery, it empowers individuals to reclaim agency and build a meaningful life beyond addiction.